Group Meeting: The children have been playing with pets and veterinarian items in the Housekeeping Area for quite a while. While they still enjoy it, we thought that we might try to suggest something new. I asked the children if any of them liked to go on picnics or go camping during the summer. There was a lot of interest in this! The children and I made a list of items that we would need to pretend that we were going on a picnic or camping trip. I will put these items in the Housekeeping Area on Monday.
Story: Today, I read A Song for My Sister. Mira makes a wish. She wishes that she had a baby sister. Four years later, her wish comes true. However, the baby sister likes to cry, a lot! Mira and her parents are preparing for the naming ceremony which will take place eight days after the baby is born. Mira thinks "siren" and "thunder" would be good names. During the naming ceremony, Mira's gift to her baby sister is a song. While she sings, the baby calms down and coos at her. Mira's parents decide to name the baby Shira which means song or melody.
Small Group: The children participated in an tallying activity. I had a number of questions for them to answer by making a mark under a programmed answer card. After everyone had marked their answer, we counted the answers.
Large Group: The children took turns on the tumbling mat and played with the balls. Hopefully, we will return to the Outdoor Classroom next week.
Snacks: The morning class had Go-gurt and juice brought by Payton. The afternoon class had Goldfish grahams and juice brought by Lily. Thank you!
